Navigating Grief and Choosing Love

In this episode, Lindsey shares her personal journey through grief following the loss of her mother-in-law, Julie, who passed away from pancreatic cancer. She discusses the complexities of grief, emphasizing that it encompasses more than just the loss of a loved one. The conversation explores the importance of vulnerability, the necessity of grieving, and the process of finding meaning in loss. Lindsey also highlights the support she and her family have received, the role of faith in their healing, and practical strategies for coping with grief. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder that while grief is painful, it is also a testament to the love shared with those who have passed.

Key Learnings:

• Grief is proof of our love.
• The only cure for grief is to grieve.
• Love changes its address.
• God is close to the brokenhearted.
• Grief is normal, natural, and necessary.
• Finding meaning is a continuous process.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Framing The Podcast’s Brain Focus
• 0:28 Return After Loss And Thank-Yous
• 0:40 Honoring Julie And Hospice Support
• 1:47 Redefining Grief Beyond Death
• 3:39 The Three Ns Of Grief
• 6:09 Grief Bursts And Practical Coping
• 8:31 Vulnerability, Faith, And Support
• 10:36 Meaning-Making And Unspent Care
• 13:19 From Pain To Loving Memory
• 15:14 Guiding Truths For The Messy Middle
• 18:08 Brain Science Of Grief And Love
• 19:28 Health Update And Maintenance Therapy
• 22:06 Community Gratitude And What’s Next